The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1887-11-25

and his estimable wife, when together we
proceeded OH our trip clown east A
very pleasant ride of little over two
hours brought us to New York where, at
4.30 p. NJ, we took passage on the palace
steamer Bristol for Fall River, Mass
| say ''palace" steamer for only that word
describes in any proper degree the mag
niticent vessel. Its furnishings and deco
rations are very beautiful, richly carved
and upholstered chairs, sofas and lounges
with handsome brussels carpets and heavy
glass chandeliers adorn the saloons, max
ing them a very parlor. There are four of
these saloons, or decks, into each of which
open state roows. or berths, all provided
with nice sleeping and toilet accommoda-
tions. Meals are served regularly in the
lower saloon so that one can spend a day
or two ON board as pleasantly as on the
land. The vessel is lighted by electricity
and heated by steam, and altogether may
be styled truthfully palace steamer.
After a very pleasant night on the water
at about ) o'clock we landed at Fall
River and experienced our first sight of
real ''Yankee Land A little later we
took the cars of the Old Colony Railroad
(what a name) for Taunton, seventeen
miles distant, where about 8 o'clock we
found hearty welcome from Rev. J. X.
Wilson and family, whom we came to
visit.
Taunton is beautiful city of about
%, 900 inhabitants; a city of country homes,
almost every house standing by itself
surrounded by a lawn, in many of which
are growing rare and beautiful trees and
shrubbery. The Westinghouse of the
Winthrop street Baptist church is very
fine building, capable of seating more than
800 persons, and on Sunday we had the
pleasure of joining its congregation and
listening to a sermon from our old pastor,
who on that day preached for his son.
After the sermon we went into the Sunday
school, which is held at ~ o'clock. where
were gathered nearly 400 persons studying
the lessons. In the evening the house was
packed to listen to the edible Day. exer-
cises. which were very interesting result
ing in collection of over $75 from the
Sunday-school for Bible work
On Monday we extended our trip to
Boston, taking in Bunker Hill Monument
and the Capitol, ascending to the top of
these by climbing in the former case 295
steps which, with the approaches, made
319 The view from the top was very
beautiful, Boston, East Boston. Charles
town. Somerville, Dorchester, Milton and
a host of other towns being distinctly in
view and lying, seemingly, almost at our
feet. The view from the dome of the
Capitol was also very fine. We also visit
ed the Senate chamber and could not help
smiling at some of the decorations there,
especially one in the ceiling directly OPP
poste the Speakers chair. 1t was a large
Goldfish and was painted in 1904. What
the Specification is | could not ascertain.
| suppose, however, that from it Massa-
chusetts may be called the Goldfish
State" In the halls below are large cases
containing the tattered flags which were
carried during the war of the rebellion by
the Massachusetts regiments. We also
visited the famous Boston Common and
fremont Temple Fanieul Hall, and many
other places of historic interest, after
which we joined the rush that was crowd
ing into Jordan & Marshs' and other large
stores-the "Wanamakers" of Boston
Boston, Mr.. Editor, is a great place. l
should imagine good place to get lost 10,
the streets running in circles, and criss
cross, and every way but straight. It is
said that Washington street, the main bus
mess street of the city was, in The old
colony times, cow path, so you can
imagine something of its windings and
turns. There are many beautiful build
ings here, and the people-well they all
seem to be in a hurry, each one acting as
if he was anxious to get there first. But
after all this is what we all do. so that we
are all alike, only think the Yankees are
''little more so.
We shall return to New Jersey in day
or two, when you may hear from me again.
r. BIS.
Taunton, Mass, Nov. &c. 1887.